royally screwed.....I just smiled

[leslie(nova scotia)]

If you have ever read any of my previous posts you will know that I take a certain amount of literary liberty to enhance the enjoyment of the outing. I enjoy writing about a dig just as much as doing it. All the items in a post are either found or eyeballed while out on a hunt. Incidents did happen.
We have all had those days where even the simplest of tasks turn into a catastrophe. Days where doing the morning dishes is comparable to walking in a minefield or driving down Old Sackville road reminds you of a verse in the bible, "Ye tho I walk through the valley of death I will fear no evil." Today was one of those days where my world had gone to hell in a hand basket.
Figured that it would be a nice day to go for a quick dig before my last shift before vacation. Of course household chores and breakfast first. Put a kcup of Marley "You making me crazy " in the Keurig machine then the smoke alarm went off in the hallway as the toaster was on.....common enough event that was easily rectified.
Mind you I returned to the Keurig to see coffee all over the counter down onto the shelves and on the floor. Had been waylaid and forgotten to put a cup under the spout ! Clean up number one. I just smiled!
While doing the dishes one of Marie's Corning Ware plates took a nose dive off the counter. Clean up number two. It should have clicked in at this time that a dig should be avoided. When yourself talks to you just listen and take heed. I just smiled!
Anyway I loaded my F3P into Nogo's boot and headed to Kinsman's First Lake Park which is only a 10 minute drive from home. An hour swinging would fulfill my addiction. Parked in the upper lot next to the dumpster and sort of tumbled down the embankment where the kids swings and things were. I just smiled!
I began to swing in earnest finding a penny shortly thereafter which I pocketed . Something just didn't feel right. The black shorts that I had hastily taken out of the clothes hamper earlier were Marie's. Guess now I could add cross dresser to my resume. I just smiled!
Working my way back towards the slope I noticed that the entire power line that runs parallel with the parking lot was full of starlings. "Aerial dew" in a tight formation bombarded Nogo mercilessly. I just smiled!
At this time I noticed that Nogo's drivers side rear was sort of lower than the rest of the car. Twenty minutes later and $25 poorer a screw was removed from its tire. I just smiled!
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Imagine by now some of you are wondering how one could just smile at that sort of day. Well I made it home in one piece. I just smiled and looked to the heavens and thanked the Lord I had made it through another day!

[del]

Les , when it rains it pours .... glad you made it out alive .

[OxShoeDrew]

You got all the annoyances out of the way before vacation! Knock 'em dead on your trip!

[Cheap Thrills]

Oh man , Do I know those days well !! Days when one little mistake just sets things up for one disaster after another , the old , unstoppable domino effect .:girlcry: As I am getting older and becoming more of a Klutz , I seem to set myself up for more and of those "Domino Days ". I thought I was going to die laughing when I read about you discovering your " Wardrobe malfunction ":rofl: ; That's one I haven't managed to pull off yet :crossfingers: .Your a wise and patient man for realizing things can be a lot worse .
Thanks for the early morning chuckle and another enjoyable post and congrats on your finds . You've got to love those " Toonies " , Two Bucks for one dig.:thumbsup02:

[Digger_O'Dell]

Wow, I know those days well! I also have had clothing malfunctions of sorts when working massive overtime at the slave duties to make rent day more bearable. One frigid winter day when the coffee had not been effective at the current dose and I was already running late because the sun was not up yet to blind my eyes. I hurriedly got my morning duties done and quickly got dressed for the day. I grabbed my lunch and ran for the door as fast as my boots would allow. Once outside it only took me a few more steps in the arse high snow to realize something was amiss. I looked down to realize I had forgotten my pants! On days like that if it were not for the deep snow and below zero temps I may not have realized until much later.

Vehicle malfunctions are another fun part of life such as the day it was so cold my engine overheated because the coolant froze, or another day that while going off road with my jeep and finding even having tall tires and huge lift it still was not enough to avoid getting stuck in the most remote part of the woods.

Life happens, just enjoy now and laugh later!

[Bucknut]

Thank you for sharing that! I needed that laugh...sorry it was at your expense!